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GDP numbers a call to action

Latest National Accounts figures reveal that high inflation and rising interest rates are taking their toll on the Australian economy with GDP growth moderating to 0.5 per cent in the December quarter.

Work health and safety roadmap for next decade

Australia’s new 10-year Work Health and Safety (WHS) Strategy aims to ensure safe and healthy workplaces for all Australians, setting out a clear, unifying goal to reduce worker fatalities, injuries, and illnesses

Strong gains in private sector wages continue

Businesses are delivering the strongest rate of wages growth in more than decade, with the private sector wages bill rising by 3.6 per cent in 2022.

Post-study work rights shake-up to address skill shortages

An extension of post-study work rights and an easing of pre-pandemic student visa work hours restrictions announced by the federal government yesterday will help address continuing dire labour pressures hamstringing Australian industry.

Government must resist Greens’ threat to energy supplies

The Australian government must categorically reject Greens proposals to block new gas and coal projects as the price of passing emissions safeguards legislation.

Rates raise business concern

The ninth increase to interest rates since May last year raises concern about the impact on small business and the wider economy.

Andrew McKellar interview with Greg Jennett, ABC News Afternoon Briefing

Andrew McKellar interview with Kieran Gilbert, Sky News Afternoon Agenda